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CA SCR90
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- AMVETS Department of California is commended for 75 years of providing benefits and services to veterans since its establishment on October 20, 1945
- AMVETS operates the Welcome Home program partnering with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Housing and Urban Development, which has delivered furnishings to homeless veterans in California through four thrift stores since 2012, completing more than 5,300 deliveries
- AMVETS service officers assisted California veterans in filing 42,052 claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs, resulting in almost $56,600,000 in new and retroactive payments
- The organization maintains more than 8,000 members across 48 local posts in California and conducts legislative advocacy on veteran-related issues including veterans homes, the National Guard, and county veterans services
- AMVETS launched the "22 Every Day" campaign in 2010 to address veteran suicide awareness, resulting in 80 verified successful interventions
Legislative Description
AMVETS 75th Anniversary.
Last Action
Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
6/18/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules6/18/2020
Full Bill Text
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